The series report on Jizhou's extraordinary decade shows local developments, as well as the outstanding achievements made over the past ten years.
Lucid waters and lush mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver. Over the past ten years, Jizhou has been working on its ecological protection and restoration, vigorously promoting local green development and strengthening pollution prevention. The regional advantages of the ecological environment have also been further consolidated.
From 2018 to 2020, in terms of air quality, Jizhou ranked No.1 for the three consecutive years in Tianjin. In 2021, the average annual concentration of PM2.5 in the whole region was 36 micrograms per cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 10%, and days with excellent air quality accounted for 76.1% of the total, an increase of 11 days, which has contributed to Jizhou ranking first in two national assessment indicators in Tianjin.
Ancient trees under comprehensive protection measures such as daily protection, monitoring and emergency disposal [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
Hillside closed for reforestation [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
Wetland parks are being protected and built [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
Restoration project of mining mountains [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
A comparison from before and after the restoration project of mining mountains [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
Jizhou has also insisted on the integration of local culture and tourism resources. The tourism economy has been growing rapidly, and the industry system has been completed. Over the past ten years, the number of Grade A scenic spots has increased from 7 to 15. In 2017, Jizhou was listed as part of the second batch of 21 national tourism reform and innovation pilot areas; in 2019, it became the first national tourism demonstration area in Tianjin to pass the inspection; in 2021, Xiaying town and Guanzhuang town of Jizhou were listed as national key countryside tourism spots; in 2021, Jizhou was identified as part of the second batch of national culture and tourism consumption pilot cities.
The White Tower was recognized as a national key cultural relic protection unit in March 2013 [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
Limutai scenic spot passed the national 4A tourist attraction evaluation in 2013 [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
Jizhou karst cave was recognized as a 4A level scenic spot in 2022 [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]
On May 28, 2016, the Great Wall target shooting challenge of Jeb Corliss, an American wing-suit flying star, is held in Huangyaguan Great Wall scenic area. The event is broadcast live by ABC, Tianjin, Hunan and other 26 national mainstream television stations. [Photo/Wechat account: zhangshangjizhou]